5 things you need to know before you date a vegan

Can omnivores and vegans really make a relationship work? We’re not going to lie — it’s not going to be all fun and games.

You’ll be eating vegetables you never knew existed and hating every minute of it. You’ll be hiding away in restrooms to devour a mozzarella stick or two. Oh, the agony!

Things will certainly get tricky and super annoying, but it is possible thanks to Wholesome Culture’s hilariously comprehensive guide on how to date a vegan!

1. Eat any and all animal products before 6 a.m.

Vegans tend to get up pretty early. We’re almost all yogis, of course, and that requires us to get in a good stretch or two as soon as the sun is up!

If you want to indulge in any type of cuisine that isn’t vegan-friendly, make sure to do so extremely early in the morning — we recommend doing so in a restroom, as well, so that the chances of you getting caught are slim to none!

2. Lie to our faces

You’ll be tempted to impress us with your animal product-free stints. There will be times you do go vegan for a week or two — and we’ll be so proud of you for it!

But, if you do happen to crack and indulge in something that isn’t vegan, fret not. Us vegans are typically quite gullible, so throw on a smile and lie, lie, lie — right to our faces!

3. Always carry a pack of chewing gum or mints

That brings us to our next tip — do not get caught in a lie mid-makeout sesh because your breath reeks of surf and turf!

Instead, arm yourself with a constant supply of chewing gum or mints — we’ll never know the difference and love you even more for sticking to avegan lifestyle!

4. Never give us flowers

It may seem like a nice gesture, but chances are, we’ll mistake them for our favorite takeaway dish and devour them instead.

The same for any dates you take us on — be sure to steer clear of greenhouses, parks, and any other area that is generally surrounded by foliage. That is an accidental buffet just waiting to happen!

5. Our final tip…just don’t do it

Dating a vegan has proven to cause serious consequences for the omnivorous significant other. Problems include but not limited to:

Intellectual conversations about animal agriculture and brainstorming ways to combat the negative effects of it

And so much more!

Jokes aside, relationships are all about compromise. Your vegan partner isn’t likely to ask you to go full on animal product-free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t support them in other ways.

If you were to cut out meat every Monday, for example, it would certainly mean the world to your partner. These little nods of acknowledgment towards your vegan partner’s lifestyle can make all the difference!